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This Thread of Times People Were Exploited By Their Employer Proves Capitalism Is Bad
People have dealt with personal tragedies, earthquakes, hurricanes, and literally 9/11 and still had their employers be like, “Yeah, but can you still come to work?”
The coronavirus outbreak has people lamenting the capitalist system in the United States. People who work low-wage, hourly jobs warn that they are often required to show up to work even when they are extremely sick, that with no paid sick leave or vacation days, many simply cannot afford to take days off of work.
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Not to mention, many employers will not allow their employees to call out sick, no matter how badly they need them. If you can’t get someone to cover your shift, you’re often forced to show up no matter the extenuating circumstances.
With that in mind, writer and editor Stephanie Cooke asked the people of Twitter to share the “most bonkers thing that happened to you or your work and your employer STILL expected you to continue your work day.” So many had appalling stories, starting with Stephanie herself.
This is insane. My crazy story is that I was at work the day we were moving offices to a building across the street. As we were picking up all our stuff to go to the new office, our boss came in and laid off approximately half the company. People who’d been there since the beginning. It was a shock to the system.
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When the people who were left finally got into the new building, there was no internet for several hours, so we couldn’t work. The whole day was traumatic and everyone was freaking out pretty much the entire time. And at the end of the day, my boss asked me why I’d only written two articles. My jaw dropped.
Of course, this is not nearly as bad as most of the stories in this thread, including this next one…
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This was — and I cannot stress this enough — a volunteer job. It wasn’t even a paid position. We have just created such toxic work expectations that finding your own parent’s dead body doesn’t register with some employers as enough of an excuse to miss work. This is truly awful.
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Customers! Were! Fainting! It would be funny if it wasn’t so terrible. I can just picture the commercial in the next few years: “If you or a loved one contracted [insert terminal illness] from being forced to work all day in a fume-filled department store, call 1-800-OOPSIES. You might be entitled to some compensation.”
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Although it seems like this boss was ultimately understanding about the situation, it’s unimaginable that they expected anyone to work that day. I understand that it’s a breaking news site and that’s literally what they do, but I couldn’t fathom working through something like 9/11. And that’s (partly) while I’ll never be a breaking news journalist!
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When personal health issues prevent someone from working and their employers don’t understand, that somehow takes it to a whole new level of unacceptable for me. There are supposedly laws in place to forbid employers from firing people because they get sick, but you know and I know that it still happens all the time.
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Our system is so broken. This is so sad. It’s proof that access to healthcare should not be tied to your job, that the structures of capitalism we subscribe to have no allowance for unforeseeable health issues, that if you’re sick or disabled or unable to work for some other reason, you are automatically deemed a burden.
That’s simply not how the world should operate.
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If you have a miscarriage, not only is it potentially mentally traumatizing, but it’s also a medical issue that needs to be looked at by a doctor. They should never in a million years have had to stay on at their job because their boss couldn’t find anyone to cover for them.
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We’ve seen employers undeterred by personal and national tragedies and unfazed by serious medical issues when it comes to requesting their employees stay on at work. And now, we’ve come to the natural disaster portion of the thread. So many bosses don’t think earthquakes, monsoons, or hurricanes are legitimate excuses for missing work, and that’s quite troubling.
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You want to say, “If it’s dangerous to get to work, don’t go in no matter what your boss says,” but for many, that’s unrealistic. People will risk their lives to keep their jobs because that is what they’re forced to do.
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What if you had a loved one who died in the earthquake? What if you lived on the other side of town and your house had been destroyed? What if you couldn’t get to work because of closed roads and traffic? What if you were simply scared out of your wits at having survived such a terrifying event and couldn’t get yourself together to sell pants or whatever the store sold? Just a few questions to think about…
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Pretty sure they were being sarcastic when they said it was fun to drive to work through flying debris. Employers need to be reasonable when it comes to their employees missing work.
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But the whole system needs a transformation. Companies need to be able to hire more people so there are options when one person can’t make it for whatever reason. Affordable healthcare shouldn’t be tied to your job. People need to be paid a living wage so they don’t feel pressure to drive through dangerous situations or inhale toxic fumes to earn a few bucks.
And truly, this starts by voting for the people who are determined to make those changes.
Professional wrestler Jade Cargill left AEW for WWE because the opportunities are endless and she wants to create a legacy in the industry.
The Gist:
- Jade Cargill is an American professional wrestler.
- In September 2023, Jade left AEW and signed a multi-year contract with WWE.
- Jade said she left AEW to “create a legacy” and “wrestle with the best women in the world.”
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After nearly three years, Jade Cargill said goodbye to AEW. The professional wrestler’s last match with the promotion took place during the Sept. 15 episode of Rampage, losing to Kris Statlander in a title rematch.
Following her departure, Jade reported to the WWE Performance Center, and on Sept. 26, WWE officially announced that she signed a multi-year contract with the promotion. Although we’re excited to see her in the WWE, we can’t help but wonder: Why did Jade Cargill leave AEW?
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Why did Jade Cargill leave AEW?
On Sept. 26, 2023, WWE officials confirmed the rumors and told ESPN’s Marc Raimondi that they signed former AEW champion Jade Cargill. The superstar officially started training with WWE at its Performance Center that same day.
It’s unclear if she will perform on the main roster or its developmental brand, NXT, but we know she’ll make an instant impact wherever she goes. Despite her first professional wrestling match taking place a little over two years ago, Jade has already proven to be a generational talent with the drive to be the best.
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Ahead of her WWE debut, Jade opened up about why she left AEW on the Masked Man Show podcast. She told hosts David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide, “I want to create a legacy. I want to be in the Hall of Fame. I want to wrestle with the best women in the world.”
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“I mean, there is no grander stage than this stage — the opportunities are endless with this company,” Jade added. “It was a no-brainer. It was very welcoming. I didn’t have any second thoughts about it at all. It was just an easy choice. It wasn’t easy, but it was easy [laughs].”
Jade also confirmed that Cody Rhodes, who helped bring her to AEW, persuaded her to leave the brand for WWE.
“He is a phenomenal man,” she stated. “I’ve seen what the business did for him, I’ve seen him just be the stellar athlete that he is. I didn’t see [it] any different for myself. But, yes, he was one of the guys that led me to a great decision.”
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Becky Lynch thinks it’s “great” that Jade joined the WWE.
In September 2023, WWE superstar Becky Lynch spoke with The New York Post and commented on Jade’s decision to join the company. She told the outlet, “I watch all the products [referencing other promotions]. I think it’s great.”
“More women with more platforms,” Becky added. “I think she has a lot of work to do when she gets here, but if she is willing to do that, just look at her. She’s a star. It’s more people for me to get in the ring with and kick their a—-.”
We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to see Jade get in the ring with Becky one day!
Baseball legend Brooks Robinson has died at the age of 86, and many want to know about the former Baltimore Orioles player’s cause of death.
The Gist:
- Brooks Robinson died on Sept. 26, 2023. He was 86 years old.
- He played for more than 20 years with the Baltimore Orioles and was an All-Star 18 times over.
- His cause of death hasn’t been announced, but he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009.
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Baltimore Orioles fans have a lot to celebrate this year as their team appears to be playoff bound, but now, that joy has been tempered by the news that Brooks Robinson, a legend for the team, has died at the age of 86. Brooks spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles, and was an All-Star in 18 separate seasons for the team.
Brooks is widely recognized as one of the greatest defensive third basemen to ever play the sport, and his number was retired by the Orioles in 1978. He earned the nickname “Mr. Oriole,” and those who followed the game when he played or even just heard stories about him likely know how much he meant to Baltimore fans.
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What was Brooks Robinson’s cause of death?
Following the news of his death on Sept. 26, 2023, many naturally wondered what Brooks’s cause of death was.
His death was first announced by the Orioles in a joint statement with his family.
“We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson,” the statement read. “An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he will continue to leave a lasting impact on our club, our community, and the sport of baseball.”
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No cause of death was listed as part of that statement, but Brooks had faced a number of health challenges in the later years of his life. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009, and had to have surgery in 2021 to repair a broken arm.
For now, though, his exact cause of death remains unknown, and will likely be the subject of some speculation following the news of his death.
What requires no speculation, though, is the legacy Brooks established on the field. The high watermark of his career may have come in 1970 during the World Series, when his excellent play on both sides of the ball helped the team beat the Reds in five games to take home the title. Few players have had a greater impact on the sport in general or on the team they played for in particular.
Our prayers are with Brooks’s family, friends, and fans during this time.
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